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Sugars from human milk could help treat, prevent infections in newborns: Study

Washington [US], August 23 (ANI): Bacteria known as group B Streptococcus (GBS) are a common cause of blood infections, meningitis, and stillbirth in newborns. Although GBS infections can often be treated or prevented with antibiotics, the bacteria are becoming increasingly resistant.

2021-08-23T02:32:47.541750+00:00 IST

Study supports widespread use of better masks to combat COVID-19 indoors

Ottawa [Canada], August 22 (ANI): A new study highlights the need for widespread use of better face masks and the importance of good ventilation to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 indoors.

2021-08-22T13:40:56.798013+00:00 IST

Being overweight might cause depression: Study

Washington [US], August 22 (ANI): Being overweight causes depression and lowers wellbeing, a largescale new study has proved. It further indicated that both social and physical factors might play a role in the effect.

2021-08-22T13:24:16.268543+00:00 IST

Study suggests ways to support kids' mental health during pandemic

Washington [US], August 22 (ANI): A new study has suggested several simple, practical steps that families can take -- including reducing passive screen time and news consumption, having a structured daily schedule and getting enough sleep -- that can promote resilience against mental health problems in youth during the COVID-19 pandemic.

2021-08-22T13:19:03.131347+00:00 IST

Research explores importance of reading medical appointment notes for older patients

Washington [US], August 22 (ANI): A recent clinic study led by an international team of researchers has found that older patients with chronic conditions benefit from reading medical appointment notes.

2021-08-22T12:03:14.317744+00:00 IST

Regular physical exercise modulates iron metabolism in Alzheimer's disease patients: Study

Washington [US], August 22 (ANI): A recent study helped to better understand why regular exercise is beneficial in Alzheimer's disease. The study may provide new insight for disease prevention or effective treatment approaches.

2021-08-22T11:54:22.264899+00:00 IST

Study finds blood-pressure drugs could improve colorectal cancer

Washington [US], August 22 (ANI): A new study has suggested that common blood-pressure drugs may improve survival for patients with colorectal cancer.

2021-08-22T08:19:17.954718+00:00 IST

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Study shows isometric resistance training can safely reduce high blood pressure

Sydney [Australia], August 22 (ANI): A new study led by UNSW Medicine and Health researchers has revealed isometric resistance training (IRT) as an emerging mode of exercise demonstrating effectiveness in reducing office blood pressure.

2021-08-22T07:28:25.852747+00:00 IST

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Study re-evaluates dieting research to redefine weight loss culture

Washington [US], August 21 (ANI): Decades of dieting research have recently been re-evaluated during a study to redefine the way researchers and the public define and understand the culture of weight loss and dieting.

2021-08-21T17:25:41.537272+00:00 IST

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Study shows how meditation improves brain functioning

Washington [US], August 21 (ANI): Just a few weeks of meditation can improve human brain functioning, according to a recent study led by scientists at Binghamton University and the State University of New York.

2021-08-21T09:29:05.205449+00:00 IST

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Antibody protects against broad range of COVID-19 virus variants, study finds

Washington [US], August 21 (ANI): The virus that causes COVID-19 today is not the same as the one that made people fall sick way back in December 2019. Many of the variants circulating now are partially resistant to some of the antibody-based therapeutics that were developed based on the original virus. As the pandemic continues, more variants inevitably will arise, and the problem of resistance will only grow.

2021-08-21T04:13:13.235511+00:00 IST

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Cardiovascular disorder genetic testing in children presents unique challenges: Study

Washington [US], August 21 (ANI): Cardiovascular genetic testing in children presents unique challenges, requiring pre-and post-test counselling with an individualized approach for families, ideally with the involvement of a specialized interdisciplinary team, according to a new study by the American Heart Association researchers.

2021-08-21T02:43:31.737506+00:00 IST

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Varying immune cell levels in canine brain tumours could provide therapeutic targets: Study

Washington [US], August 20 (ANI): A new study reveals that high-grade gliomas, or brain tumours, in dogs contained more immune cells associated with suppressing immune response than low-grade gliomas.

2021-08-20T02:25:54.396076+00:00 IST

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Study supports widespread use of better masks to curb COVID-19 indoors

Ottawa [Canada], August 20 (ANI): A new study highlights the need for widespread use of better face masks and the importance of good ventilation to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 indoors.

2021-08-20T02:25:12.845546+00:00 IST

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Research suggests too much time in sedentary activities increases stroke risk

Washington [US], August 19 (ANI): According to a new research, adults younger than age 60 whose days are filled with sedentary leisure time (which includes using the computer, TV, or reading) and little physical activity have a higher stroke risk than people who are more physically active.

2021-08-19T13:45:59.702041+00:00 IST

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Prior training can accelerate muscle growth even after extended idleness, researchers find

Washington [US], August 19 (ANI): A new study found that skeletal muscles in mice appear to "remember" prior training, aiding muscle growth and adaptability when retrained through exercise.

2021-08-19T02:47:08.239764+00:00 IST

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Small changes in diet could help you live healthier, more sustainably: Study

Washington [US], August 19 (ANI): Eating a hot dog could cost you 36 minutes of a healthy life, while choosing to eat a serving of nuts instead could help you gain 26 minutes of extra healthy life, according to a University of Michigan study.

2021-08-19T02:31:32.031927+00:00 IST

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Physical activity associated with better cognition in breast cancer patients

Washington [US], August 19 (ANI): A new study from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis has found a strong association between high levels of physical activity and the ability to maintain cognitive function among breast cancer patients treated with chemotherapy.

2021-08-19T02:28:08.118836+00:00 IST

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Research reveals obstructive sleep apnea common in kids, may impact heart health

Washington [US], August 18 (ANI): According to a new scientific statement from the American Heart Association, obstructive sleep apnea, a form of sleep-disordered breathing, is common in children and adolescents and may be associated with elevated blood pressure and changes in heart structure.

2021-08-18T13:50:35.952263+00:00 IST

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Findings help explain why vaccinated people at low risk during delta surge

Washington [US], August 18 (ANI): Despite causing a surge in infections this summer that has resulted in thousands of hospitalizations and deaths, the delta variant of the virus that causes COVID-19 is not particularly good at evading antibodies generated by vaccination, according to a study by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.

2021-08-18T02:48:14.650359+00:00 IST

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Children of mothers with diabetes during pregnancy have increased risk of eye problems: Study

Washington [US], August 18 (ANI): A new study lead by a team of international researchers finds that mothers who have diabetes before or during their pregnancy are more likely to have children who go on to develop eye problems.

2021-08-18T02:37:13.774707+00:00 IST